US EditionNetanyahu's Political Future at Stake with Iran War: Experts
Netanyahu seeks to leverage conflict with Iran to regain political strength ahead of elections, despite ongoing corruption trial and unstable parliamentary majority.
- With elections approaching, Benjamin Netanyahu is tying his political future to the Iran conflict, crediting Washington-enabled strikes for Israel’s decisive actions and promoting his `total victory` slogan.
- Netanyahu faces political setbacks from the Gaza war sparked by Hamas's Oct 7, 2023 attack, with critics accusing him of seeking to evade responsibility amid a corruption trial and pardon efforts involving Isaac Herzog and U.S. President Donald Trump.
- Rising popularity for the Israeli army contrasts with Netanyahu's standing, as heavy blows to Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran since Saturday have contributed to his recovery efforts, with 10 killed in Iran's retaliatory strikes.
- Emmanuel Navon says Netanyahu will call early elections if the government falls on April 1 without a budget, with a victory over Iran possibly changing the electoral calculus.
- Ouriel Deskal suggested Netanyahu may have timed hostilities to delay the March 30 budget deadline, with elections must be held by Oct 27, and Netanyahu unlikely to wait until October, analysts say.
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Throughout his political career, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has guided his country on two pillars of foreign policy: an unwavering alliance with the United States and an unrelenting diplomatic and covert battle against the rulers of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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With elections approaching in Israel, the war with Iran has given Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu an opportunity to repair his image, which was badly damaged after the attack by the Islamist group Hamas on October 7, 2023, experts say.
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The Economic TimesBenjamin Netanyahu's political future is at stake with Iran war
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sees an opportunity in the conflict with Iran. Experts suggest this could help restore his image after the October 7 attack. However, any political gain depends on the war's duration and outcome. Netanyahu aims to project an image of decisive victory. Upcoming elections are a key factor in his strategy.
The regime of the Islamic Republic is perceived as the main threat by the Israelis and their political class, which has largely supported Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to enter war
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